What Was That Just Now?

Tenten shook her head slightly when she heard that her physique was not strong enough. "Then I won't learn it. After all, I don't have Rock Lee's perseverance to train my body."

"Researching ninja tools alone already takes up most of my time, so I'm sorry, Teacher Might Guy!"

Tenten declined apologetically, but Might Guy did not mind. In truth, he did not recommend that Tenten learn it either, since this technique was far too dangerous.

His gaze shifted to Neji and Rock Lee. After a brief silence, both stepped forward, drawing a smile from Might Guy.

"Looks like you agree. In that case, I'll first explain the true dangers of this technique, and then you can give me your final decision!"

"There's no need, Teacher Might Guy! I have nothing but Taijutsu, so please teach me!"

Rock Lee said earnestly, his eyes bright. He understood very clearly what he had. Taijutsu was his only path; he had no other choice.

Neji also raised his head. In terms of physical strength, the training volume of the Six Powers was certainly no less intense than theirs.

In the blood-tank Pirate World, one's physique could smash mountains with a punch and split glaciers with a headbutt. It was unbelievably powerful.

No one had thicker health bars than pirates!

What, you say Bleach?

Are they even human?

Dragon Ball!

Were they on the same scale?

"Teacher Might Guy, begin teaching us!"

Hiashi's promise and concession were not for him to simply say that he would not learn it.

Might Guy looked at the two of them with gratification and nodded in satisfaction, tears immediately streaming down his face.

"Ah! The passion of youth is simply too wonderful."

Yet in his heart, he was filled with relief. Father! I've found suitable inheritors for your Eight Gates. It will not fade away from this world.

Once, he had personally witnessed his father's life of humiliation, so pitiful that even he could not bear to watch. Yet his father had always held fast to his beliefs, something the younger him could not understand.

Until, in the end, he had used his life to protect him, erupting with his final light and heat, completely proving himself.

That had deeply affected him, giving rise to the current "Proud Azure Beast of Konoha."

And today, he would pass down this Eight Gates, allowing Taijutsu to stand before the world.

He would tell them that even ordinary ninjas, without any talent whatsoever, could still reach the pinnacle through hard work!

Wiping away his emotional tears and returning to normal, Might Guy looked at the two of them.

"Since you wish to learn it, let me tell you about its true dangers!"

His sharp gaze fell on them. Rock Lee raised his thick brows, clenched his fists, and waited eagerly.

A faint smile rested on Neji's lips, his confidence unwavering.

"Very good!"

"First, within the chakra circulatory system, there are eight places that suppress and control the chakra within the body. They are the Space Gate, Gate of Healing, Gate of Life, Gate of Pain, Gate of Limit, Gate of View, Gate of Wonder, and Gate of Death—the Eight Gates."

Might Guy explained a great deal. In general:

1. Space Gate: Removes the brain's limitations, allowing one to use 100% of the body's ability. It boosts attack and speed by excessively consuming bodily energy.

2. Gate of Healing: Removes the limits imposed by physical fatigue, excessively squeezing the body's energy to restore stamina and offset the fatigue caused by the Space Gate's rapid energy consumption.

3. Gate of Life: Further increases attack and speed. The body begins to flush red from congestion. This is the final safe zone of the Eight Gates, and the body begins to emit green energy.

4. Gate of Pain: Further increases attack and speed. The body begins to suffer damage, entering the danger zone of the Eight Gates and truly entering the Eight Gates state.

5. Gate of Limit: Speed becomes great enough to stir the air and lift the ground while moving, surpassing the speed of sound.

6. Gate of View: Allows one to enter a buffered half-open state, maintaining the green energy emitted after opening the Space Gate while leaving the body unchanged, reducing one's consumption burden and damage. When needed, one can instantly unleash full combat power.

7. Gate of Wonder: The final gate before the Gate of Death. The body begins to emit blue vapor produced by evaporating sweat. After releasing it, even the slightest touch causes unbearable pain. A single punch can severely injure an enemy. However, reopening it after releasing it temporarily removes the pain and does not affect combat.

8. Gate of Death: The ultimate gate that guarantees death after use. When all Eight Gates are opened, it is called the Eight Gates Formation. The body begins to emit red vapor produced by evaporating blood. No one knew exactly how powerful it was; it depended on the user's own strength.

The only person who had ever opened the final gate, the Gate of Death, was Might Guy's father.

Might Duy!

His record was defeating the Mist Ninja's Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Three escaped, while four died—a dazzling achievement.

Rock Lee's blood boiled as he listened, while even Neji, though mentally prepared, could not help but feel moved.

Because he understood even more clearly just how much combat power the final gate possessed once opened.

"Very good! It seems you've both taken it all in. Now, you can begin trying to open the First Gate, the Space Gate!"

Rock Lee and Neji sat cross-legged and began circulating the chakra within their bodies, searching for the gates inside themselves.

Tenten sat to the side, swinging her legs as she propped up her face and stared at Neji's cheek with a faintly foolish smile.

Might Guy watched the two of them closely. If anything went wrong, he would save them at once.

"Teacher Might Guy, do you think Neji and Rock Lee can successfully open the First Gate?"

Tenten tilted her head and asked Might Guy somewhat boredly. He shook his head slightly.

"With their physiques, they are more than capable of learning it. It is only a matter of who is faster. The First Gate, the Space Gate, is not very dangerous. The main issue is that after removing the brain's limits, the sudden surge of power may be difficult to control."

"When that happens, be careful. The moment they succeed, move away immediately. I'll restrain them, but you should still keep your distance."

Although he had explained some precautions, once the brain's restrictions were lifted, even ordinary movements could go out of control.

Brain: Body, take it easy. You're only standing up.

Body: Ah! The brain's restriction alarm is finally gone. Brothers, let's go wild!

They might very well turn into human rockets, crash down hard, or even overreact and kick a huge crater into the ground.

"Oh!"

Tenten did not care much. Might Guy was here, so she only needed to be a little careful. Instead, she was interested in something else.

"Teacher Might Guy, who do you think will open the Space Gate first?"

Might Guy frowned, looked at the two of them, and pondered for a moment.

"Hard to say. Lee often trains his physique, has strong perseverance, and through constant training and injuries, he understands his body very well."

"As for Neji..."

During the last test, he had always felt that something was off, but he had not pursued it in the end, so he could not be certain.

"His physique seems even stronger than Rock Lee's. After all, the Hyuga Clan trains in the Gentle Fist from a young age and is extremely familiar with the meridians, so he may be faster."

The instant he finished speaking, Neji's chakra suddenly surged, and an oppressive force swept toward them.

The two were immediately startled and turned their eyes toward him.

Roar~

A faint dragon's roar and tiger's howl seemed to mingle within it. The violent chakra was suddenly suppressed by something, leaving the two of them bewildered.

What was that just now!?

Big shots, please invest and send recommendation tickets. I'm torn over whether to mail the contract and change the status before the end of the month or after it. It depends on you, big shots!

Waaah!